Who's The Best Actor From Every State?

No matter what part of the US you're from, you can brag about the famous people who grew up in your state. If you're not sure which stars got their start in your homeland, it's time for a quick refresher on the best actor from every state.

In states that spawned a considerable number of celebrities, some pretty good actors don't make the cut. While Jack Nicholson could be considered one of the best actors of all time, he unfortunately grew up in the same state as Meryl Streep (sorry, Jack). If musicians were added into the mix, the competition would be even steeper.

Most of these renowned performers have won Oscars and Emmys, and some have appeared in fantastic movies and TV shows filmed in their native lands. You might not recognize a small handful of these actors, as a few snuck onto the list thanks to their tiny home states.

Amy Adams was born in Italy, but raised in Castle Rock, CO. In 2006, she broke through with her role in Junebug, which earned her an Oscar nomination. Since then, she's received four additional nominations — most recently for 2014's American Hustle — but has yet to win.

Williams was born in Chicago, though his family moved to Michigan when he was 12. He initially made a name for himself as a stand-up comedian in San Francisco, before landing a role on the TV show Mork & Mindy. He was nominated for four Oscars, including a win for Good Will Hunting.

From Lexington, Clooney's path to stardom was a long and winding one. He was a regular on many TV shows (including a sitcom called E/R) before making it big on the drama ER. He continued on to become one of the world's biggest movie stars, and won an Oscar for Syriana.

Don Cheadle was born in Kansas City, MO (although he moved around frequently as a child). Cheadle is one of the most respected working actors in Hollywood, and has received an Oscar nomination for Hotel Rwanda, and seven Emmy nominations for The Rat Pack, House of Lies, and more.